Trauma-Informed Kink

Trauma-Informed Kink: Taught by Maeven Gray and PlaySmart

Kink might not be therapy, but it can be pretty therapeutic (and hot to boot). When practised with care and intention, kink can be an incredible tool, and the more we're aware of how trauma can inform our kinks (and those of our partners), the better off we'll all be.

Trauma Informed Kink will cover a number of different types of trauma responses and offer practical advice on how to respond to each trauma response. We'll cover how to intentionally use trauma awareness to design kink scenes around informed consent. Whether you’re new to kink or a veteran, this class will help you build safer, more connected play. Join us!

About the Event

An informational and practical class that explores how trauma can shape kink, offering practical tools for responding to trauma responses, and designing scenes rooted in care, intention, and informed consent. An 18+ event.

DETAILS

📅 Date: September 2nd

⏰ Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; doors open at 7:00 pm, class begins at 7:30 pm

📍 Location: Wicked Eden, 2912 South High ST, Columbus Ohio 43207

Tickets may be available at the door, but better to get them now! Classes have been selling out.

WHAT WE’LL HAVE FOR YOU!

• Drinks! Our Concessions Corner will be open with a variety of sodas and mocktails to quench your thirst!

• Snacks! When the class gets real and you want to snack about it, we've got you covered! As always, our signature merch is also available!

• Comfy Spots! Places to sit and chill! Floor Pillows! Relaxing chairs. No shoes required (but you do you, boo)

• New friends! We're the coolest spot in the city and it's all because of the cool folks that call this place home.

• Empowerment in education! We provide educational offerings that are fundamentally anti-racist, anti-colonial, and aimed to provide knowledge that arms you for living.

DRESS CODE

When it comes to attire, we want to encourage comfort and expression at Wicked Eden. We want you to feel comfortable and in the mood to have an adventure! We want you to feel safe expressing yourself in whatever you desire. We encourage you to go outside your comfort zone with festive, outrageous, or fantastic clothing you never get to wear anywhere else.

VOLUNTEERS

We LOVE volunteers! Join our team of community volunteers, and you will find new friends, a support system, and a tight-knit center of empowerment. 

By volunteering with us, you can make a meaningful impact on people's lives. Still, you will also get perks such as discounted or free access to our events and classes and, most importantly, collaborative input into what we do here. Your ideas are important to us, and as a volunteer, we want you to feel like you're part of our community: one that celebrates who you are and supports your journey.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We're committed to inclusivity. Our community is a tapestry of individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds, including all gender identities and expressions. We encourage everyone to engage with empathy and curiosity, always asking rather than assuming someone's identity or preferences. Our space is and always will be wheelchair accessible, with multiple spaces for varying sensory needs.

Read more about our Rules and Community Agreements and check the FAQ too.

PLEASE NOTE: No refunds will be given on ticket purchases. The address is provided to confirmed ticket holders after purchase. Wicked Eden is located on the south side of Columbus, approximately 10 minutes from downtown, and is one block away from a COTA bus stop.

ABOUT US

The Autonomy Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity providing resources, education, advocacy, and connection for sex workers, LGBTQIA+ folks, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities. EIN 92-1587440